New Xperia Z2 update (17.1.2.A.0.314) now rolling [Update]

A new firmware update for Sony’s flagship Xperia Z2 has started to roll with build number 17.1.2.A.0.314. The update keeps the phone on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, so Xperia Z2 owners have to wait a bit longer for Android 4.4.4. According to the Xperia Update Checker, the generic firmware is available for the D6503 LTE variant of the Xperia Z2 in Thailand, Russia, Kuwait and Korea.

No noticeable changes have been seen in this update, it does not include the apps to SD card feature that appeared in the Xperia T2 Ultra KitKat firmware. At the moment it appears that there is no way to root this firmware, so you may want to hold fire on updating right now. If you want to give it a try you can download the FlashTool FTF firmware from here.

And still Xperia Z users are still waiting for their 4.4.2 to be fixed and stable…cmon sony is this why we buy your flagships phones so that we have a good hardware and still waiting for it be fixed softwarewise…

Ritwij

Well that sucks because other companies have that feature for top end phones too… Like the HTC One M8, Samsung Galaxy S4 etc.

Is it just me or do the batteries seem to run down pretty fast with Z2/Z1/SP when watching movies and browsing web via 3G internet. Also, gaming drains the battery faster than it charges. Using default charger.

The Z3 needs a visualizer fix. Z2’s one are quite visible. And get rid of what’s new sharing the shade of Google Now!

Faisal Armand

Official Changelog (got it from a guy from XDA):
-Enhanced voice call quality
-Improved touch function and -performance
-Charging improved when battery is low
-Overall performance and stability improved
-And all of our latest bug fixes and improvements

Aiden Pearce

Looks like Sony is serious this time…saw this in Indian Support Site

John

Has anyone received this update on their UK unbranded, sim-free Sony Xperia Z2? I’m still on the 402 update.
Is 402 still the current firmware on a UK unbranded sim-free Z2? Be great to hear from other UK sim-free Z2 owners

Afzal Zainal Rddz

Thanks.. Now i had no problem with charging issue..

Afzal Zainal Rddz

Yeah facing same issue here.. But after flashing the current os update. the charging time more stable. Before this i need to switch off device to reach fully 100% within 2hour. If i lets the device on it takes 4 hour to reach 80%. It might be the firmware problem i guess.

RoberMC

Good for you, but a lot of people buy flagship phones to actually use powerful apps and/or games on it, and in 11.5 GB free, you only have room for 3 of the biggest games, for example, and nothing else.

Fredrik

FInally! Downloading now, hopefully it will fix the usability issues I have with pocket dialling and poor touch sensitivity. Maybe even a landscape mode?

I could see gaming being an issue. Fortunately, I put very few on my phone. Looks like I still have 11.57Gb free with everything I could ever want installed. My high speed 64Gb external card though get used lots for content. I’ve never once had to put an app on an external card in all my phones.

Sander Puus

that’s a facebook error and you should tell them not xperiablog

rockz0829

They actually care, its just they are patient enough to wait and decided not to comment.

Sami Radhi

i have an xperia Z2 and facing a overheat all the time so i hope the new update will fix that am from bahrain..

Armaan

Update Rolling In India Now

thumble

I update my xz2 over the air it is only a smale update nothing major no changes the battery is awsome i can eassy manage 2 days with one charge 4.4.4 i can wait for that update

I’ve just bought z2 and have a question about the camera software. 20 mp in 4:3 and 15mp in 16:9, but not in automode or in manual mode with scene selection. If you want automode or choose scene selection, you have reduce mp to 8. Why? I hope Sony will fix this in a coming update.

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